Enjoying the warmth during the holidays is something we all like, especially in the winter season. Would you also like to travel to a rural house with a fireplace? It is certainly one of the key elements that add to this experience.
In France, inland rural houses often have a fireplace, which adds an extra touch to your stay, as they bring out that charm that we are all looking for. Sheltering from the cold with the warmth of the fireplace and relaxing is an all-in-one feeling.
But there are a few things worth bearing in mind before booking a rural house with a fireplace. Take a look at these tips for booking the best accommodation with one.
WHAT TYPE OF FIREPLACE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Warmth is probably the only thing you're looking for, but as far as types of fireplaces go, there are plenty with different features and appearances.
If you're looking for a traditional fireplace, the most common type in France are masonry fireplaces, but it's true that rural tourism has updated a bit and, with it, so have rural houses. This is why there are also 360° fireplaces which provide heat to several rooms at the same time, electric fireplaces, pellet, bio-ethanol or gas fireplaces.
There is a wide range of rural houses with fireplaces, now all you have to do is decide which one you like best.
WHERE DO YOU WANT THE FIREPLACE?
If one of your priorities is to enjoy a day by the fireplace in the country house you have booked, the first thing to do is to locate it, so you know which will be your favourite corner of the accommodation, a place where you will want to spend hours and hours watching the fire.
The usual thing is to find the fireplace in the common areas such as the living room, which will probably be the place where you will spend most of your time. But there are some accommodations where bedtime takes on a special charm because this is where the fireplace is located.
Wherever place you want your fireplace to be, we assure you will enjoy it a lot.
THE EXTRAS
The fact that the rural house you rent has a fireplace is a bonus t to take into account when booking it, but fireplaces come with some other aspects to take into account.
You are probably wondering, will it include firewood? This is something to bear in mind when calculating your budget. Most of the accommodations include the first load in the price of the reservation, but the following ones are charged additionally.
Don't hesitate to ask about these details if you don't want to be surprised when you arrive at your accommodation.
BE CAREFUL
Booking a rural house with a fireplace is a luxury to enjoy when it is very cold outside, but you must take into account some precautions so that nothing ruins your trip.
Fireplaces, especially wood-burning ones, carry some risks when used. It is important not to leave it lit when you go to sleep, and to ventilate the room regularly so that any smoke that may be created can escape.
Be careful with the possible sparks that may fly when lighting the wood, and do not put your hands in it when it is on fire.
